<div>At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. As a <strong>Senior Software Engineer</strong>, you'll take ownership of project-level technical solutions within the <strong>YouVersion Family of Apps </strong>designing and building scalable, resilient systems that make a real impact. You'll lead technical design, improve development practices, mentor team members, and drive innovation that helps create seamless digital experiences to bring Scripture to life.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is simple: <strong>to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ</strong>. We believe technology is a powerful tool for spiritual growth, and we're committed to using it to help people engage with the Bible like never before.</div><div><br></div><div>At our core, we know that <strong>seeking God daily has the power to transform lives</strong>. That's why everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith wherever they are.</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><div><strong>・Own the Project: </strong>Take responsibility for project-level technical deliverables from design to deployment, ensuring alignment with architectural goals.</div><div><strong>・Lead &amp; Mentor: </strong>Provide technical leadership to your squad, mentor team members, and align the team on technical direction.</div><div><strong>・Review &amp; Improve:</strong> Conduct detailed code reviews that promote quality, consistency, and maintainability across projects.</div><div><strong>・Design Testing Strategy: </strong>Design and manage testing processes for complex projects, ensuring comprehensive coverage and quality.</div><div><strong>・Solve Complex Problems:</strong> Handle advanced debugging tasks and guide the team in resolving critical issues across the project.</div><div><strong>・Collaborate &amp; Plan:</strong> Work cross-functionally to define requirements, create development plans, and manage delivery timelines.</div><div><strong>・Innovate &amp; Research: </strong>Stay current with industry trends and introduce innovative technologies to enhance our platform.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What It Takes to Thrive Here</strong></div><div><strong>・Technical Expertise: </strong>Strong proficiency in languages such as Dart, Swift, JavaScript, Python, or Golang.</div><div><strong>・Leadership Skills: </strong>Ability to guide technical teams and influence technical decisions across a squad.</div><div><strong>・Problem-Solving Prowess: </strong>Capacity to solve complex technical challenges independently and guide others through difficulty.</div><div><strong>・Clear Communication: </strong>Ability to explain complicated technical concepts in a concise and simple way.</div><div><strong>・Self-Direction:</strong> Initiative to identify opportunities and lead improvements without being prompted.</div><div><strong>・Mission-Driven Mindset:</strong> Passion for using technology to help people grow spiritually and connect with God.</div><div><strong>・Heart for Ministry: </strong>See work as more than a job, but as a calling to serve others and advance God's Kingdom.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Technical Areas You Excel In</strong></div><div><em>We work across multiple platforms, and while expertise in all areas is not expected, deep knowledge in one or more, combined with a passion for mentoring and driving technical excellence, is highly valued.</em></div><div><br></div><div><strong>API Services Languages</strong></div><div>Advanced knowledge of Python and/or Golang with experience designing robust backend systems.</div><div><strong>Cloud Mastery</strong></div><div>Extensive experience with cloud platforms, including deploying, scaling, and monitoring distributed applications.</div><div><strong>System Architecture</strong></div><div>Proven ability to design large-scale, high-performance systems focused on scalability and security.</div><div><strong>Leadership</strong></div><div>Experience mentoring team members in backend best practices, API design, and CI/CD pipelines.</div><div><strong>Android Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Primary Skills:</strong> Advanced skills in Dart and the Flutter framework with a portfolio of Android applications.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Mobile Excellence:</strong> In-depth understanding of Android development, performance optimization, and testing.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・User-Centric Design:</strong> Knowledge of aligning development with modern UI/UX principles for intuitive experiences.</div><div><strong>iOS Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Primary Skills: </strong>Advanced proficiency in Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI with a strong understanding of iOS concepts.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Application Delivery:</strong> Experience building, deploying, and maintaining high-quality iOS applications.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Modern Practices:</strong> Knowledge of the latest iOS development trends and Apple's Human Interface Guidelines.</div><div><strong>Web Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Core Frameworks:</strong> Advanced proficiency in Next.js, React, and Node.js with modern web development tools.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Languages:</strong> Advanced-level skills in TypeScript and JavaScript for both front-end and back-end development.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Performance Optimization:</strong> Ability to build fast, scalable, and accessible web applications.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What You Bring</strong></div><div><strong>・Experience:</strong> 3-7 years of hands-on software engineering with a history of delivering high-impact projects. A degree in Computer Science or related field is required.</div><div><strong>・Learning Mindset:</strong> Passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to different platforms.</div><div><strong>・Passion for Impact:</strong> Enthusiasm for building software that helps people engage with Scripture and grow in faith.</div>

Senior Software Engineer 

<div><strong>Grateful to post in Christians Tech Jobs—praying your work bears good fruit this week.</strong> 🙏&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>I’ve been building <strong>SoapBox Super App</strong> to help pastors and churches stay connected <em>between Sundays</em>—daily Scripture, prayer, and community touchpoints in one place. You can peek at the web app here: <strong>soapboxsuperapp.com</strong>.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>I chose to <strong>self-fund</strong> rather than take investor money so the mission stays first and isn’t steered toward revenue at the expense of ministry.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>If anyone here feels <strong>led to share wisdom or light hands</strong>—things like hardening the web app, shaping an iOS/Android release, or setting up healthy tests/CI—I’d be grateful to learn from you. No pressure at all; even a few pointers or code-review hours would be a blessing.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Also happy to pray for <em>your</em> projects or swap notes on faith + tech.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Thanks for the opportunity to post here and connect!<br><br>&nbsp;— <strong>Alan</strong> · alan@soapboxsuperapp.com</div>

Senior Full Stack Developer / Architect

<div>The expected salary range for this position is $103,800.00 - $121,955.60. Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States (such as San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA) may qualify for a geographic differential. Compassion International is not responsible for third parties who omit this information when copying and re-posting job openings.</div><div><br>The Developer III role is a key role within our growing Innovation &amp; New Products group. This group is focused on ideating, testing, creating, and scaling new products and innovations to release exponentially more children from poverty. In this role you will help implement exciting, lovable new products and help the team bring them to market through agile and iterative methods. This includes driving the thinking behind the designs and executing on the details to deliver a best-in-class experience. You will work closely with product managers, designers, other engineers, and partner teams to transform visionary ideas into a shipping product that delights your neighbors.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Developer III is a technical leader in supporting the lifecycle of critical corporate-wide and customer-specific technology based products. The Full Stack specialist further works with primarily third-party systems, designing and developing necessary custom entities, ensuring components meet business requirements and are ready for production environments. The Developer III will be building APIs and capabilities using NodeJS evolving around an AWS centered loosely-coupled architecture. At this career level, the incumbent generally applies independent expertise to provide design, development, and services for global, enterprise, and heavily integrated applications. Further, she or he often coaches and oversees the work of other specialists and related staff.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>What will you do?</strong></div><ul><li>Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.</li><li>Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.</li><li>Provides application software development services and technical support for existing architecture or new deployments. Gathers requirements and develops specifications to integrate into applications. Adheres to approved standards and assists in developing new standards in software development.</li><li>Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications. Considers and/or provides multiple options or solutions to satisfy organizational needs.</li><li>Codes, tests, including writing test plans, debugs, documents, implements and maintains software applications. Enhances appropriate levels of functionality through code customization and application configuration.</li><li>Develops strategies around existing technology products to ensure these products produce expected results and benefit to customers. Ensures that improvements are successfully implemented and impacts across the value stream and application are considered.</li><li>Provides complex technical services throughout the lifecycle of customer-specific technology based products. Primarily works with Cloud or Purchased applications.</li><li>Collaborates on cross-functional project teams as a key resource on data processes, data governance, and application systems.</li><li>May coach and provide expertise to other professionals and support staff in the applications development discipline.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>What do you bring?</strong></div><ul><li>4 years Relevant experience working in this or a related field.</li><li>2 years relevant experience with React, Next.JS or React Native</li><li>Experience in designing and developing Node JS APIs on AWS Lambda or comparable cloud experience</li></ul>

React Native Developer III

<div>At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. As a <strong>Staff Software Engineer</strong>, you'll solve complex chapter-wide problems within the <strong>YouVersion Family of Apps</strong>—designing and implementing scalable, innovative systems that make a significant impact across multiple teams. You'll lead technical initiatives, establish best practices, mentor engineers at various levels, and drive solutions that create seamless digital experiences to bring Scripture to life.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is simple: <strong>to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ</strong>. We believe technology is a powerful tool for spiritual growth, and we're committed to using it to help people engage with the Bible like never before.</div><div><br></div><div>At our core, we know that <strong>seeking God daily has the power to transform lives</strong>. That's why everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith wherever they are.<br><br></div><div><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><div><strong>・Own the Problem Space: </strong>Lead design and implementation for large-scale, chapter-wide technical solutions that impact multiple teams.</div><div><strong>・Influence Across Chapters: </strong>Set high standards for code quality, resilience, and scalability that influence solutions across multiple projects and teams.</div><div><strong>・Drive Best Practices:</strong> Establish and enforce coding standards, review complex technical work, and shape strategies for consistency.</div><div><strong>・Design System Architecture: </strong>Create scalable, maintainable software architectures that solve complex problems while planning for future needs.</div><div><strong>・Resolve Critical Issues: </strong>Diagnose and solve the most complex technical challenges across projects and teams.</div><div><strong>・Collaborate Strategically: </strong>Partner with engineering leadership, product managers, and designers to align technical strategies with business goals.</div><div><strong>・Mentor &amp; Develop: </strong>Guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What It Takes to Thrive Here</strong></div><div><strong>・Technical Depth:</strong> Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages with a proven track record of solving complex problems.</div><div><strong>・Leadership Impact: </strong>Ability to influence technical decisions across organizational boundaries and build consensus.</div><div><strong>・Architectural Vision:</strong> Experience designing scalable and robust software systems with long-term sustainability.</div><div><strong>・Strategic Thinking: </strong>Capacity to balance immediate technical needs with long-term architectural goals.</div><div><strong>・Clear Communication: </strong>Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making.</div><div><strong>・Mission-Driven Mindset: </strong>Passion for using technology to help people grow spiritually and connect with God.</div><div><strong>・Heart for Ministry: </strong>See work as more than a job, but as a calling to serve others and advance God's Kingdom.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Technical Areas You Excel In</strong></div><div><em>We work across multiple platforms, and while expertise in all areas is not expected, deep mastery in one or more—combined with the ability to provide technical leadership across domains—is highly valued.</em></div><div><br></div><div><strong>API Services:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Core Expertise: </strong>Deep mastery of Python and/or Golang, with experience designing, implementing, and optimizing complex backend systems.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Cloud Architecture: </strong>Extensive experience with cloud platforms, including architecting distributed, cloud-native applications.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・System Design: </strong>Demonstrated ability to design and evolve large-scale systems focused on performance, scalability, and resilience.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Strategic Impact: </strong>Lead the definition of best practices and frameworks for backend development across teams.</div><div><strong>Android Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Primary Skills:</strong> Expert-level proficiency in Dart and the Flutter framework with a history of delivering high-quality Android applications.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Platform Mastery: </strong>Strong understanding of Android platform internals, tools, and modern best practices.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Technical Direction: </strong>Provide guidance to Android developers and ensure high standards for code quality and performance.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Framework Development: </strong>Design reusable components and frameworks that accelerate development across the organization.</div><div><strong>iOS Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Primary Skills: </strong>Mastery of Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and advanced iOS development patterns.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Application Excellence:</strong> Proven track record of building and scaling iOS applications with a focus on long-term maintainability.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Technical Leadership: </strong>Set direction for iOS development practices and mentor other iOS engineers.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Performance Optimization:</strong> Expert knowledge of iOS performance tuning and optimization techniques.</div><div><strong>Web Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Core Frameworks:</strong> Deep expertise in Next.js, React, and Node.js with extensive experience building and scaling web applications.</div><div><strong>・Languages:</strong> Mastery of TypeScript and JavaScript, focused on building clean, maintainable codebases.</div><div><strong>・Technical Vision:</strong> Lead the development of web architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and responsiveness.</div><div><strong>・Advanced Patterns:</strong> Deep understanding of state management, rendering optimization, and modern web development patterns.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What You Bring</strong></div><div><strong>・Experience:</strong> 7+ years of hands-on software engineering with a proven history of delivering impactful, high-quality solutions. A degree in Computer Science or related field is required.</div><div><strong>・Learning Mindset:</strong> Passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to different platforms.</div><div><strong>・Passion for Impact:</strong> Enthusiasm for building software that helps people engage with Scripture and grow in faith.</div>

Staff Software Engineer 

<div><strong>Not being offered as a remote opportunity, applicant must be located in the St. Louis area.</strong></div><div><br><strong>Organization Profile</strong><br><br>The Operations Support Services Department provides services to support the mission and ministry of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod at the LCMS International Center.&nbsp; These services include: Building Services, Security and Reception Services, Meeting Services, Mail and Print Services, Information Technology Desktop and Infrastructure Support Services, Technology Application Services, and Overall Service Coordination. The Technology Application Group is dedicated to the Application of Technology solutions that enable Ministry and Business functions of LCMS, Inc to operate in the most innovative and cost-effective manner possible.&nbsp; The Technology Application Group provides technical support to the major LCMS Business Applications as well as many other Department specific tools.&nbsp; As prioritized by the LCMS Technology Steering Committee and OPS Team, provides technical expertise to approved projects.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Reporting Relationships</strong></div><ul><li>Reports to the Associate Executive Director – Operations Support Services</li><li>Receives assignments from the Associate Director – Technology Application</li><li>Participates on project teams as assigned, reporting to Senior Software Technical Lead</li></ul><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions</strong></div><ul><li>Servers as a technical resource for maintaining existing custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) design of custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the delivery of application and database-related services including application development, integration, maintenance, and support programming as assigned.</li><li>Works with clients as assigned to define and document application and database requirements.</li><li>Supports the operation of mission critical business applications as assigned.</li><li>Assists in the administration of LCMS’ Microsoft 365 tenant as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Education and Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (with emphasis in Information Systems is preferable), Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Travel as necessary to fulfill primary responsibilities.</li><li>Available to occasionally work unusual or long hours, including holidays and Sundays.</li><li>Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other members of the department.</li><li>Company-provided specialized equipment needed.</li><li>Must be able to demonstrate technical aptitude.</li><li>Must have a positive attitude about learning a broad range skills and technologies.</li><li>Must be proactive and able to maintain productivity with minimal supervision.</li><li>Must be logical, organized, and thoughtful in their approach to solving problems.</li><li>Experience with the following is desired:<ul><li>Graphic design</li><li>Typescript, jQuery, JavaScript</li><li>React, ReactNative</li><li>Frontend Frameworks (Bootstrap, Google Material)</li><li>Rapid Prototyping Software (Adobe XD, Figma, others)</li><li>Express JS, NODE</li><li>CD/CI using GitLab or similar</li><li>Visual Studio Code</li><li>Microsoft Teams (Planner, Files, Chat)</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></div><ul><li>None</li></ul>

Junior Software Developer

<div>At YouVersion, we build technology that helps people around the world connect with God every day. As a <strong>Staff Software Engineer</strong>, you'll solve complex chapter-wide problems within the <strong>YouVersion Family of Apps</strong>—designing and implementing scalable, innovative systems that make a significant impact across multiple teams. You'll lead technical initiatives, establish best practices, mentor engineers at various levels, and drive solutions that create seamless digital experiences to bring Scripture to life.</div><div><br></div><div>YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is simple: <strong>to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ</strong>. We believe technology is a powerful tool for spiritual growth, and we're committed to using it to help people engage with the Bible like never before.</div><div><br></div><div>At our core, we know that <strong>seeking God daily has the power to transform lives</strong>. That's why everything we build is designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire people to take their next step in faith wherever they are.</div><div><br><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><div><strong>・Own the Problem Space: </strong>Lead design and implementation for large-scale, chapter-wide technical solutions that impact multiple teams.</div><div><strong>・Influence Across Chapters: </strong>Set high standards for code quality, resilience, and scalability that influence solutions across multiple projects and teams.</div><div><strong>・Drive Best Practices:</strong> Establish and enforce coding standards, review complex technical work, and shape strategies for consistency.</div><div><strong>・Design System Architecture: </strong>Create scalable, maintainable software architectures that solve complex problems while planning for future needs.</div><div><strong>・Resolve Critical Issues: </strong>Diagnose and solve the most complex technical challenges across projects and teams.</div><div><strong>・Collaborate Strategically: </strong>Partner with engineering leadership, product managers, and designers to align technical strategies with business goals.</div><div><strong>・Mentor &amp; Develop: </strong>Guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What It Takes to Thrive Here</strong></div><div><strong>・Technical Depth:</strong> Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages with a proven track record of solving complex problems.</div><div><strong>・Leadership Impact: </strong>Ability to influence technical decisions across organizational boundaries and build consensus.</div><div><strong>・Architectural Vision:</strong> Experience designing scalable and robust software systems with long-term sustainability.</div><div><strong>・Strategic Thinking: </strong>Capacity to balance immediate technical needs with long-term architectural goals.</div><div><strong>・Clear Communication: </strong>Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and influence decision-making.</div><div><strong>・Mission-Driven Mindset: </strong>Passion for using technology to help people grow spiritually and connect with God.</div><div><strong>・Heart for Ministry: </strong>See work as more than a job, but as a calling to serve others and advance God's Kingdom.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Technical Areas You Excel In</strong></div><div><em>We work across multiple platforms, and while expertise in all areas is not expected, deep mastery in one or more—combined with the ability to provide technical leadership across domains—is highly valued.</em></div><div><br></div><div><strong>API Services:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Core Expertise: </strong>Deep mastery of Python and/or Golang, with experience designing, implementing, and optimizing complex backend systems.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Cloud Architecture: </strong>Extensive experience with cloud platforms, including architecting distributed, cloud-native applications.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・System Design: </strong>Demonstrated ability to design and evolve large-scale systems focused on performance, scalability, and resilience.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Strategic Impact: </strong>Lead the definition of best practices and frameworks for backend development across teams.</div><div><strong>Android Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Primary Skills:</strong> Expert-level proficiency in Dart and the Flutter framework with a history of delivering high-quality Android applications.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Platform Mastery: </strong>Strong understanding of Android platform internals, tools, and modern best practices.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Technical Direction: </strong>Provide guidance to Android developers and ensure high standards for code quality and performance.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Framework Development: </strong>Design reusable components and frameworks that accelerate development across the organization.</div><div><strong>iOS Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Primary Skills: </strong>Mastery of Swift, UIKit, SwiftUI, and advanced iOS development patterns.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Application Excellence:</strong> Proven track record of building and scaling iOS applications with a focus on long-term maintainability.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Technical Leadership: </strong>Set direction for iOS development practices and mentor other iOS engineers.</div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Performance Optimization:</strong> Expert knowledge of iOS performance tuning and optimization techniques.</div><div><strong>Web Development</strong></div><div>&nbsp;<strong>・Core Frameworks:</strong> Deep expertise in Next.js, React, and Node.js with extensive experience building and scaling web applications.</div><div><strong>・Languages:</strong> Mastery of TypeScript and JavaScript, focused on building clean, maintainable codebases.</div><div><strong>・Technical Vision:</strong> Lead the development of web architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and responsiveness.</div><div><strong>・Advanced Patterns:</strong> Deep understanding of state management, rendering optimization, and modern web development patterns.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What You Bring</strong></div><div><strong>・Experience:</strong> 7+ years of hands-on software engineering with a proven history of delivering impactful, high-quality solutions. A degree in Computer Science or equivalent is required.</div><div><strong>・Learning Mindset:</strong> Passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to different platforms.</div><div><strong>・Passion for Impact:</strong> Enthusiasm for building software that helps people engage with Scripture and grow in faith.</div><div><br></div>

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